Is the Waitangi Tribunal Ensuring Accountability for the Government?

The Waitangi Tribunal plays a crucial role in addressing breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi but is its independence at risk? Minister Tama Potaka answers some questions in Parliament but does his response reveal more than intended? While acknowledging the Tribunal’s role he does sidestep the core issue by avoiding a direct answer on whether it holds the Government accountable. Instead of addressing the concerns about the Tribunal’s powers being diminished, he instead shifts the focus to Treaty settlements, blurring the distinction between honouring Te Tiriti and merely settling claims. When pressed on NZ First’s leadership of a Government review, he downplays his own awareness of its responsibilities despite it being outlined in the coalition agreement. Deflective rhetoric, vague reassurances and parliamentary manoeuvring but are we getting the full picture or just carefully framed responses? #nzpolitics #Waitangitribunal #Māorirights #RichardPrebble #TamaPotaka #parliamentnz #politicaldebates #factsnotvibes Credit to original creators of videos shared on this platform NZ Parliament and Kiwi Pulse for the edits **Disclaimer** The views expressed here are those of the creators and do not reflect any other organization. Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and not professional, legal, or financial advice. Do your own research; errors may occur. **Political Content** This channel covers Aotearoa New Zealand's politics. While we aim for accuracy, political opinions are subjective. Form your own opinions using various sources. By viewing or interacting with this content, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the channel owner(s) and any associated parties from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use. This includes any legal action resulting from applying provided information. **No Legal Liability** The creators are not responsible for errors or omissions or the results from using this information. All information is provided "as is" with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results